Welcome!

As one of Sport England's three National Centres, Plas y Brenin is based in Snowdonia, North Wales.

Our incredible location allows us to run a year round programme of mountain sports and outdoor activities catering for every level of competence, experience and ability.

Plas y Brenin is managed by The Mountain Training Trust (MTT) on behalf of Sport England. As a registered Charity MTT is committed to ensuring any surplus generated is channelled directly back into mountain sport and providing the best possible opportunities at the most affordable price.

Rapid Development Clinics

Staying with us for a four week Rapid Development Clinic and you'll receive coaching and instruction Monday to Friday, leaving you free to either rest or explore the mountains, crags and sea cliffs of North Wales under your own steam at the weekends. (This all-inclusive course includes seven-day-a-week accommodation on-site at Plas y Brenin).
With no previous experience necessary this programme is an ideal opportunity for anyone who's always wanted to be a climber or a mountaineer who can devote a month as part of an extended holiday or career break. Find out more

Take your first steps or develop your outdoor skills on the lakes, rivers or sea

Rapid Development Clinics

Staying with us for a four week Rapid Development Clinic and you'll receive coaching and instruction Monday to Friday, leaving you free to either rest or explore the rivers, lakes and coastal waters of North Wales under your own steam at the weekends. (This all-inclusive course includes seven-day-a-week accommodation on-site at Plas y Brenin).
With no previous experience necessary this programme is an ideal opportunity for anyone who's always wanted to be a paddler who can devote a month as part of an extended holiday or career break. Find out more

Free Kayak, Sea Kayak Or Canoe Hire On All Our Paddling Courses

When you come on a canoeing or kayaking course or holiday with us, you can borrow a kayak, canoe, paddle, helmet, spraydeck and any other kit you need free of charge. What's more, you can try out loads of boats to find out what suits you best. We have a huge range of the latest kayaks, sea kayaks and canoes in our fleet and you are welcome to try any of them. Find out more about our kayak and canoe fleet here.

Courses & Holidays For Families, Kids and Parents

Self Catering Accommodation

Our self catering accommodation units make a great destination for a family holiday in the mountains. Moelwyn Cottage sleeps 16 and Bryn Engan Cottage sleeps up to 20 people in a warm, clean, comfortable bunkhouse style arrangement. If you'd rather be a little more upmarket Bryn Engan Farmhouse has 12 single, en-suite rooms and every home comfort you could wish for. You can add on activities and catered meals as you desire. Find out more here.

Fast Track Instructor Scheme

Every year we are host to a team of committed individuals who have set their hearts on becoming outdoor instructors. Our Fast Track Insturctor trainees spend four months here at The National Mountain Centre learning from experts in every field, leaving us with a new career and a new direction.Think you'd like to join the Fast Track Scheme? Find out more here.

Breaks & Activities and For Groups

Superior School Experiences

If you want the very best residential activity experience for your school, there's no better choice than the National Mountain Sports Centre. Enjoy the highest standard of instruction, equipment, food and accommodation. Let us work out a program that's ideal for your school.Find out more here.

Accommodation For Groups

Our self catering accommodation units make a highly affordable destination for your group adventures. Moelwyn Cottage sleeps 16 and Bryn Engan Cottage sleeps up to 20 people in a warm, clean, comfortable bunkhouse style arrangement. If you'd rather move upmarket, Bryn Engan Farmhouse has 12 single, en-suite rooms and every home comfort you could wish for. You can add on meals, activities, and conference facilities as you desire. Find out more here.

Self Contained Accommodation at Plas y Brenin

Aside from the twin and single bedded rooms in Plas y Brenin's main house, we have three dedicated cottages for hire. Each one is ideal for large groups visiting Snowdonia and North Wales, allowing you to make use of the facilities available on the Plas y Brenin site and maybe even build some private guiding, coaching, or instruction into your holiday.

You can hire each of these cottages on a self catering basis or you can arrange to enjoy some or all of your meals in the main Plas y Brenin dining room.

Whether you are looking to rent a holiday cottage for a large group, book a farmhouse for a group of friends or family or hire a cottage to use as a base for a course or expedition, take at look at our self contained buildings listed below.

With each one available to hire on a per night basis, they length of stay is up to you. To enquire about availability, or to book call 01690 720214

Bryn Engan Farmhouse

Our flagship self contained accommodation unit. Spacious, modern, comfortable and well equipped. With 42" Flat Screen a TV and free Wifi.
Sleeps up to 14 people in 13 en-suite rooms.

Bryn Engan Cottage

Lying next to Bryn Engan Farmhouse, Bryn Engan Cottage offers a more affordable, bunkhouse style accommodation alternative. Clean, warm, comfortable and well equipped, it is ideal for school groups, youth groups,or groups of friends and families.
Sleeps 20 people in 4 rooms

Moelwyn Cottage

Nestled insid ethe main Plas y Brenin site, opposite our stores, Moelwyn Cottage is affordable, bunkhouse style accommodation with a modern feel. As well as being in the heart of the centre with all the centres facilities right outsid ethe door, Moelwyn Cottage is clean, bright, warm, comfortable and very well equipped,making it ideal for corporate groups, school groups, youth groups or groups of friends and families.
Sleeps 16 people in 3 rooms

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Up to 75% Funding For Outoor Training

Volunteer leaders can save up to 75% on training and assessment courses with our Future Leaders Fund. Ideal for Scout Leaders, Girlguiding volunteers, DofE leaders, youth workers and university club volunteers.